When Jordy Mercer returns from the disabled list later this season, the Pirates will have an interesting situation on their hands. Who will be the team’s starting shortstop down the stretch? On one hand, Mercer has been the starter for the past season and a half before he was injured, and has shown stretches of great offensive play and nearly flawless defense. On the other hand, Jung Ho Kang has emerged as an offensive force at short, and Jordy’s play this year hasn’t been up to par at the plate. Do either of them get relegated to the bench?
Will Jordy Mercer ever be the starting shortstop in Pittsburgh again?
